AT&T

Lead Events Manager

AT&T

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Bedminster • New Jersey • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $94,300 - $158,400 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact events that enhance brand visibility, engage target audiences, support organizational goals, and maximize company presence at minimal cost.
  • Create and implement comprehensive event plans and strategies to effectively position events, drive customer engagement, and support organizational goals. Ensure alignment with key initiatives and objectives.
  • Prepare and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources. Negotiate with vendors to maximize value and stay within budget.
  • Oversee all logistical aspects of events, including venue selection, catering, transportation, and accommodation.
  • Partner with officer teams, external vendors, and internal stakeholders to champion high-profile and unique event experiences.
  • Track and analyze the performance of events using key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics. Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success and provide insights for future improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
  • 5+ years of related experience.
  • 5+ years managing trade shows and events including end-to-end planning and on-site execution.
  • Proven experience coordinating booth installation/dismantle (I&D), freight/material handling, labor calls, show services orders, and move-in/move-out schedules.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, adhere to workback schedules, track risks/issues, and deliver on time.
  • Experience managing external vendors (e.g., exhibit houses, I&D labor, show contractors, AV, graphics, shipping) and negotiating timelines and deliverables.
  • Experience developing and maintaining budgets, reconciling invoices, and tracking expenses across events.
  • Ability to create and maintain Microsoft Access databases (tables, relationships, queries, forms, and reports) for expense tracking and reporting; ability to import/export data (e.g., Excel/CSV) and maintain data integrity.
  • Ability to be on-site for long periods and work in a convention center environment as needed (e.g., walking show floor, overseeing installation and dismantle).
Benefits
  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
event planningbudget managementvendor negotiationlogistics coordinationKPI trackingproject managementdata managementMicrosoft AccessExcelevent evaluation
Soft Skills
communicationorganizationalleadershipproblem-solvingtime managementcollaborationadaptabilityattention to detailcustomer engagementstrategic thinking